Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

Archival Inventory

21 boxes (22.2 linear feet)

Historical Sketch:
In 1893, all types of financial aid was determined by the Registrar. In 1907, the Dean of the college determined the financial aid packages of students. After 1933, the Director of the Appointment Bureau was in charge of financial aid. In 1958, both the Director of the Appointment Bureau and the Director of Scholarships determined the financial aid packages. Beginning in July of 1963, the position of Director of Financial Aid was established. The Director of Financial Aid worked out of the Office of the Academic Dean and later the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. In 1975, the Office of Financial Aid was formally established as a separate office. In 1994, the Financial Aid Office merged with several other offices to form the Office of Financial Services.

Description of Records:
The records of the Financial Aid Office include information on Almunae Clubs and scholarship lists from 1969-70, conferences and forms, job applications for department positions, and desk files. There are also annual reports dated from 1965-69 and 1971-78, correspondence, budgets, reports, and speeches. It also contains information packets about financial aid and applications. There is no information on individual student financial aid packages.

Cite as: Office of Financial Aid Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA.

Access Restrictions: Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.